How long does it take to do the Incline at Manitou Springs?

It takes the average person 2 hours to hike up the Incline.

Where do you start the Manitou Incline?

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The base of the Incline is located in Manitou Springs near the base of the Barr Trail and across the street from the Cog Railroad.

Is there a bathroom at the top of the Manitou Incline?

There are no bathrooms at the top (only at the bottom) and the bottom of the trail opens up onto the $5 lot and another bathroom. Follow the signs for the Cog Train and you’ll find the incline. The Cog Train has separate parking so they do not share with Incline people.

Is the Manitou Incline worth it?

The Incredible views of Garden of the Gods and Colorado Springs. With the views from the top, the effort getting there is definitely worth it. The top of the Manitou Incline is 8,550 feet with one of the best views of the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, and Manitou Springs.

What is a good time on the Manitou Incline?

Stay coolAvoid the Incline in the heat of the day, which, because of its orientation, means about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heat hastens dehydration and chisels away at performance. Evening is the best time to go to avoid heat and crowds.

What do you wear to the Manitou Incline?

Consider dressing in layers while hiking the Manitou Incline. If you get started early, you may need a light jacket. But as the hours wear on, you’ll shed this in favor of cooler clothing. You may want to bring an extra pair of sneakers and/or hiking boots — you don’t need anything fancy.

How long does it take to walk the Manitou Incline?

Colorado Springs has many very fit athletes so there are plenty of people hiking the Manitou Incline in under 30 minutes but from what I’ve seen the average Incline hiker is making it to the top in 40 – 60 minutes. Many first timers and people from lower elevations are taking well over an hour.

Can children ride Manitou Incline?

over a year ago. over a year ago. Kids can do this and the incline is really not bad. Definitely not steep.

How many flights of stairs is the Incline?

The Manitou Incline was not designed for human powered travel – it’s is a former cable car railway. The rails were removed in 1990, but the wooden ties were left to prevent erosion leaving over 2,700 steps for those brave enough to make the climb.

How do I prepare for an incline?

Go to bed early. Like, super early. If you aim to get to the incline early in the morning, make sure you allow yourself at least 8 hours of sleep the night before the hike.

How many calories do you burn on Manitou Incline?

Alternatively, you can figure that the average person burns about 440 calories per hour of hiking, so if you take two to three hours to hike the Manitou Incline, you’ll burn around 880-1320 calories during the trek.

Can a beginner do the Manitou Incline?

Going up the Incline is one mile. The most beginner-friendly option to get back down is to take the Barr Trail, which is an additional 3.1 miles, putting you at just over four miles round-trip for this uniquely challenging trail.